'One Sucker' tobacco is an all-purpose, dark, air-cured tobacco that was used for snuff, chewing, cigarettes and cigar blending. One sucker produces fewer suckers (flowering stalks) which is a desirable trait for tobacco leaf growers. Its leaves are very long, narrow, and have a prominent midrib.

The exact history of 'One Sucker' tobacco is elusive. We do know that it predates 1900. It is believed to be synonymous with a very old variety called 'Tongue' or 'Ox-Tongue' mentioned in very old literature. Our seed stock originated from the USDA's accession number PI 551290.

Tobacco plants are very interesting, ornamental, and have uses apart from consumption. This section of the website is intended for the historical and informational purposes of thinking adults. Anyone who has been raised since the turn of the 20th century already knows that tobacco can be addictive and can contribute to various medical ailments. If you do not smoke, it would seem illogical to start. We in no way encourage people to use any form of tobacco product.